Drug Interaction Report

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, sodium bicarbonate may interfere with the absorption of cefpodoxime and reduce its effectiveness. You should avoid taking sodium bicarbonate or other antacid-containing medications for at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking cefpodoxime. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take these or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, sodium citrate may interfere with the absorption of cefpodoxime and reduce its effectiveness. You should avoid taking sodium citrate or other antacid-containing medications for at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking cefpodoxime. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take these or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Food can enhance the levels of cefpodoxime tablets in your body. Take the cefpodoxime tablets with food to increase absorption by the body. The cefpodoxime suspension can be taken with or without food. You should take cefpodoxime at the same time each day.